Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs by Cindy Hudson is a wonderful resource for moms and daughters who like to read together.
I have never been in a mother-daughter bookclub, but reading the same books is something that my tween daughter and I make an effort to share on a regular basis, whether I am reading aloud to her, or we each read the same book independently.
If you are looking to start a mother-daughter bookclub, you will find instructions on how to do so, including advice about when, who and how many to invite, as well as tips for having book clubs with kids of different ages, as well as advice about when the ideal time to start might be (about 8).
The information is comprehensive. For example, in the chapter on size, differing points of views about the pluses and minuses concerning small groups versus big groups are given.
If you are already in a book club, there are ideas that you might not have considered about activities to tie in to the discussion of books, such as plays or service projects.
And of course, there are book lists. The books are listed by age, and give a short yet informative blurb about the theme and issues brought up in the book.
The book is not only instructive, but inspiring. Each chapter contains quotes from current bookclub members telling why they’ve enjoyed this activity. The chapters also contain sidebars with other details pertinent to each chapter.
Find more information at Cindy’s website, motherdaughterbookclub.com.
Though reading together has always been something I’ve enjoyed doing with Amanda, and it’s something that we both plan to continue, we’ve never considered inviting others to join us. Everyone is so busy with school, sports, dance, church, siblings etc. etc. etc. But you know what? I’m going to look into it. Book by Book has inspired me.
If you either want some inspiration to continue (or begin) reading with your daughter, or are interesting in starting or improving your book club, I have good news for you — we have a copy of the book to give away (U.S. and Canadian shipping addresses eligible). Please leave a comment to win. We’ll announce the winner on May 19.
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I started reading this book then ran out of time and it had to go back to the library.
I would love to win a copy and would really like to start a book club w/ my 9-year-old daughter, while she still speaks to me.
Would love to win this to try more with my older daughter. Thank you
I’ve been in a mother/daughter book club with my daughter for six years—it is one of our favorite things to do. And I always love learning more about how these groups work>
This sounds like so much fun.
me!
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I love this concept. I cannot wait to start reading books with my daughter and not just to her.
sounds great….sign me up…
I’m always searching for good books to share with my daughter. I’d love to start a book club with her and her friends.
Interesting — like you, I never thought about this. Would love to read it.
I’d love to win!
I love being a part of a book club, and it would certainly be fun to do one with my daughter and other moms/daughters. Please enter me for the giveaway!
would love this for my girls and i
This sounds like a great book.
I miss my book club…luv to start one up again, thanks.
I am not in a book club but I currently share books with my mother, and her mother, my grandma. So this would a nice book to share between the three of us.
My daughter and I love to read but never even thought about a book club together – what a great idea.
I’m in my third year of a mother-daughter book group with my 9-year-old, and our success inspired my husband to start a father-daughter book group with my 6-year-old. The eight adults involved in these groups (four moms and four dads) are constantly looking for inspiration, and we’d love this book to pass among our households, and help forever cement our children to each other, to us, and to the love of a great book.
I think that this is an excellent way to engage our daughters in discussions that we may otherwise find difficult to broach.
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A Mother-Daughter bookclub sounds like a very cool idea. I would love to have a club with my daughters, for sure with my 10 year old. This book sounds like I may be able to glean something from it. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
I would love a chance to win. Thank you.
My mom and sister would love this book. Thanks for the chance
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For my little sister!
This would be just in time. A friend and I are planning to begin a Mother-Daughter book club in August for our 8 year old daughters and friends. Thanks for the opportunity!
I’ve been trying to start one of these in my neighborhood. Sounds like my kind of book!
My teen daughter has been wanting to start a book club.
I am interested in starting a book club, we could just meet once a month.
Thank you for the Great giveaway please count me in
i would love this for my daughter, looks like fun.
Sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks!
Sounds like a good book
cool. My daughter and I love to read together. Please enter me. Thanks
sounds great
Please enter me
This sounds like a good read
Sounds like there’s really a lot of good an inspiring information in this book! I’d love to read it!